Jefferson RISE
Minutes
June 2021 Board Meeting (In Person)
Date and Time
Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
3645 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058
In full compliance with Open Meeting Law, Jefferson RISE posts all agendas at least 24-hours prior to the meeting at the Jefferson RISE Office and online at www.jeffersonrise.org. Minutes are available online after they have been approved at the following meeting.
Directors Present
Diane Jackson, Emad Jabbar, Emily Hartnett, George Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, John Hummel, Shekeitra Matthews, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Mona Chawla, Rona Harris, Shondra Williams, Dr.
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Chris Daniels, Laura Thurman, Trent Mackey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Diane Jackson called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 at 5:38 PM.
C.
Introduce Guests
Diane introduces participants in the room.
D.
Approve May Meeting Minutes
John Hummel made a motion to approve the minutes from May 2021 Virtual Board Meeting on 05-26-21.
Emad Jabbar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve DeepFried Branding Company.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
John Hummel made a motion to Approve PowerSchool Contract.
Emad Jabbar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve SY21-22 Contracts
III. Executive Team Report
A.
Head of School Report
Kathleen shares HOS report including celebrations, updates (facilities, summer programming, COVID guidance), academics and summer professional development.
B.
Chief Strategy Officer Report
Chris shares Chief Strategy Officer report updates including board, finance, human resources, strategy, and coaching & supervision.
C.
Rebranding Initiative
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
Chris shares status of academic achievement information and the implications on the academic committee.
V. Development
A.
Development Committee Report
Chris shares development committee report.
VI. Facility
A.
Facility Task Force Report
John shares facilities updates including progress of new building, time lines, budget and quality.
B.
Update on Land Purchase Agreement
Kathleen shares update on land purchase agreement.
VII. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Tonya shares that finance report is consistent and efficient.
B.
Vote to Approve FY22 Budget
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Vote to Approve FY22 Budget.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
Vote on Appointing KD Minor to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board
Diane Jackson made a motion to Vote on Appointing KD Minor to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Vote to Approve Shuna Hughson to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board
Emad Jabbar made a motion to Vote to Approve Shuna Hughson to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Update on CEO & CSO Evaluation Process
Diane shares update on CEO & CSO evaluation process and timeline through Board on Track.
E.
Upcoming Meeting Times & Board Retreat
Chris sends survey to identify best meeting times and shares date and time of board retreat.
F.
Vote to Approve Slate of Officers to 6-Month Interim Positions
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to Vote to Approve Slate of Officers to 6-Month Interim Positions.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Other Business
A.
Executive Session
Discuss of evaluation of staff salaries dependent on conclusion of performance evaluation.
- Salary of K. Sullivan (Head of School)
- Salary C. Daniels (Chief Strategy Officer) for SY21-22
- Salary of Z. Moss for SY21-22.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Thurman